Director of Education

Acadia Healthcare • Conway, AR

3d

About The Position

Research and evaluate the curricula, teaching procedures and educational materials within the facility’s education system.

Requirements

• Master's degree in education required.
• Two or more years’ experience in the educational field with program supervision experience preferred.
• Current state teacher's license/certification

Nice To Haves

• program supervision experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepare and implement short-term and long-term plans for the program with staff input in order to ensure ongoing growth and excellence in the educational program.
• Develop the program's mission, philosophy, standards, policies and procedures.
• Provide oversight of the education programs of the facility.
• Provide staff management to include hiring, development, training, performance management and communication to ensure effective and efficient department operation.
• Assist in the development and implementation of cost containment efforts for the program.
• Oversee the selection process of staff based on program's acuity level.
• Maintain a working relationship with local school district personnel to enhance public awareness of the education program at the facility.
• Responsible for the investigation of unusual incidents and grievances and take appropriate action.
• Emphasize and role model the importance of maintaining a therapeutic classroom environment that encourages and supports student's rights.
• Support an environment conducive to professional growth and learning by providing staff development programs to improve competence.
• Participate in interdepartmental activities to improve communication.
• Act as representative and liaison in the community and other service system agency contacts.
• Participate in staff development designed to meet individual professional needs.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.
• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director